Lot Essay
An axe head of comparable form was sold at Christie’s London, 4 October 2012, lot 135.
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ARMS AND ARMOUR FROM THE COLLECTION OF HOWARD RICKETTS
AN INSCRIBED AXE HEAD (TABAR)
IRAN OR INDIA, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN INSCRIBED AXE HEAD (TABAR)
IRAN OR INDIA, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
The steel blade with upper flat edge and lower curving edge extending from a cuboid socket, each face of the blade carved with a lobed medallion cartouche extending from the socket and containing inscriptions in Arabic or Persian against a simplified floral ground, the socket with two rectangular cartouches containing further inscriptions against an identical ground, the butt with a square symmatrical stylised floral pattern
4 7/8in. (12.5cm.) long
IRAN OR INDIA, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
The steel blade with upper flat edge and lower curving edge extending from a cuboid socket, each face of the blade carved with a lobed medallion cartouche extending from the socket and containing inscriptions in Arabic or Persian against a simplified floral ground, the socket with two rectangular cartouches containing further inscriptions against an identical ground, the butt with a square symmatrical stylised floral pattern
4 7/8in. (12.5cm.) long
Literature
Howard Ricketts and David Sulzberger, Islamic Military Heritage, Nine centuries of Islamic Arms and Armour, Riyadh, 1991, p.44, no.241
Exhibited
Islamic Military Heritage, Nine centuries of Islamic Arms and Armour, Riyadh, 1991
Further details
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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